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2 airlines operate flights between Addis Ababa and Abu Dhabi. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Ethiopian Air
• Etihad Airways

Flights from Addis Ababa to Abu Dhabi usually depart from Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) and arrive at Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Ethiopian Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Etihad Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Addis Ababa to Abu Dhabi.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $339 round-trip via Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED), compared to $526 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $18–$23 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Ethiopian Air and Etihad Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A350-900 variants.

Most connecting flights from Addis Ababa to Abu Dhabi pass through Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 20% on the Addis Ababa to Abu Dhabi route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $499 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $621, a difference of $122. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Addis Ababa to Abu Dhabi flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, morning flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Abu Dhabi are Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, Corniche Beach and Al Wahda Mall. These are among the most viewed places in Abu Dhabi on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Addis Ababa to Abu Dhabi:

• Earliest: departs at 2:05 pm and lands at 6:25 pm
• Latest: departs at 9:50 pm and lands at 2:10 am.

The flight takes about 4h 20m.

A nonstop flight from Addis Ababa to Abu Dhabi takes 4h 20m, covering 1,493 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route varied from about $445 to $728. That means the highest observed fare was about 63% higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Addis Ababa to Abu Dhabi are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $270, which is 20% below the typical average for this route.

Abu Dhabi is 1 hour ahead of Addis Ababa (Gulf Time vs Eastern Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Airport (AUH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $4 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Alamo
· AMEX
· Hertz
· Autostrad Rent A Car
· DRIVUS

Round-trip flights from Addis Ababa to Abu Dhabi range from $499 to $602, with an average of $524 over the past 12 months. Anything below $499 counts as a good deal.